UCLA Anderson Forecast: Solid but unspectacular growth for U.S. economy as delta variant spreads
The economic data also show that the recession and recovery had a disproportionately negative impact on lower-income Californians.
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UCLA research reveals how a year of change affected Californians’ health
The latest California Health Interview Survey quantifies the impact of pandemic, racial tensions and other challenges.
From building a more just world to providing a best-in-class student experience, UCLA excels across a range of rankings
No. 1 for community college transfer students, veterans and even college food.
Supporting a Movement: The UCLA Labor Center
The downtown L.A.–based center provides students, energy and research to dozens of unions in Los Angeles.
Law students support Yurok Tribe effort to access culturally important species
They worked alongside tribal leaders to develop tools that would help navigate a complex patchwork of regulations.
UCLA research pinpoints where 2020 census undercounts were most likely in L.A. County
The study confirms observers’ fears that the enumeration faced insurmountable barriers to an accurate count.
Mental health needs might not be met among California’s Latino and Asian communities
A pair of UCLA studies reveal many don’t believe they need help, even if they report having psychological symptoms.
California lawmakers put financial support behind UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report
The $250,000 earmarked in the 2021-22 budget is part of the state’s investment in entertainment industry’s ecosystem.
Four UCLA research centers receive grants from California 100
New statewide initiative focuses on making the state’s next century more innovative, sustainable and equitable.
High temperatures increase workers’ injury risk, whether they’re outdoors or inside
The trend reflects another consequence of climate change, according to a UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs study.
UCLA Labor Center building to be renamed for civil rights icon Rev. James Lawson Jr.
New California budget also sets aside $15 million for renovations.
A new approach to preventing weapons-related violence at California schools
At some of the state’s public schools, nearly 1 in 5 students say they have either carried a weapon or been injured or threatened with one.
Report identifies barriers to accessing dental care for low-income Californians
A UCLA Center for Health Policy Research brief notes that a looming shortage of dentists in the state could exacerbate the problem.
UCLA and Tongva community host traveling Lummi totem pole
The totem’s cross-country journey is meant to inspire people to care for the Earth, protect sacred Indigenous lands and to respect the sovereignty of Native tribes.
Latinas were more likely than other groups to drop out of workforce during pandemic, UCLA study finds
The trend “could cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars,” said report co-author Kassandra Hernández.
Law students’ research helps shape California wildfires bill
The work was part of a legal clinic in the UCLA School of Law’s Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment.
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Pent-up demand for leisure and hospitality, recreation, health care will fuel recovery
The impact of California’s comparatively stringent pandemic mitigation measures will be key to the state’s economic growth.
Human wastewater is feeding harmful algae blooms off of Southern California’s coast
A UCLA-led study explains how much of the damage is being caused by treated sewage.
UCLA report provides close look at state’s Whole Person Care pilot health program
With the program scheduled to end next year, researchers hope their findings will inform future statewide efforts to address the needs of high-risk patients.
Report sets path toward clean drinking water for all Californians
A study co-authored by UCLA researchers finds hundreds of public water systems are out of compliance with state standards.
Now rescinded, Trump-era ‘public charge’ policy may still harm immigrants’ health
A new report predicts growing numbers of apprehensive Latino immigrant parents in California will disenroll kids from public health programs.
Study explains how consumers can be encouraged to conserve energy during peak periods
Promotional messages about saving money on electricity bills or earning other financial rewards motivated homeowners to conserve.
UCLA Anderson Forecast anticipates near-record growth as economic recovery continues
Mass COVID-19 vaccinations will help boost the U.S. and local economies and usher in a new post-pandemic norm, economists predict.
2020 stimulus program failed to reach California’s most economically vulnerable districts
The UCLA report is a call to action for policymakers amid the continuing economic recovery plans.
Genetic tool could improve monitoring of marine protected areas
A UCLA study finds that environmental DNA can accurately and efficiently identify fish species.